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    Who needs more JOY? πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Book of Philippians β†’ Intro to Philippians & Chapter 1:1-11

    en-usJanuary 17, 2024

    About this Episode

    How much joy, hope, peace, and love would you have if you were in prison for sharing the Gospel of Jesus with others? How much humility would you have if you were in prison for those reasons, and other believers were trying to drag your name through the mud? The Apostle Paul is dealing with all of these things and more as he writes this letter to the people of God in Philipi. There is so much that we can learn through the apostle Paul's teachings and attitude/outlook on life, especially in the midst of trials and persecution. I hope that you will journey along with me as I help guide us verse by verse through the book of Philippians. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share it out with others.

    If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.comΒ  Β 

    To learn more about Better Equipped or to support this ministry financially, please visit: www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

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    Email Me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.com


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    20 Practical Tips On Sharing Your Faith
    1. IT STARTS WITH PRAYER: Only God can change a heart, so prayer to God is your most effective method for evangelism.Β 
    2. IDENTIFY YOUR FEARS: Do the work as a disciple to clearly identify your fears when it comes to sharing your faith and then work to surrender them to Jesus.
    3. INVITE OTHER BELIEVERS TO JOIN YOU: Just like Jesus sent His disciples out 2 by 2, we also aren’t designed to do this alone. Invite other believers to join you in prayer for the people in your life that don’t yet know Jesus.
    4. ALLOW SCRIPTURE TO INFORM YOU: Staying connected to God’s word will not only help you be more prepared to share the hope that you have, but it will also encourage you through many different examples where believers shared their faith in the midst of opposition and rejection.
    5. GO FISHING: We are all called to be β€œfishers of men”, but you don’t catch fish without intentionally going fishing. Be deliberate and live life on purpose.
    6. THERE ARE NO TROPHY FISH: There are over 8 billion people on planet earth. Don’t get so fixated and stuck on the few people who want nothing to do with the Good News of Jesus.
    7. STOP USING A SUNDAY SERVICE AS A CRUTCH: Don’t allow your main/only method of evangelism to be inviting people to church/worship gatherings. Go to the heart of the matter, and then church will begin to make a lot more sense to them.
    8. YOUR ACTIONS DETERMINE YOUR CREDIBILITY: Your actions must back up your Good News claim.Β 
    9. SPEAK UP: Showing the Good News of Jesus is only as powerful in the long run as your willingness to verbally share the Good News of Jesus.Β 
    10. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?: Realize and believe that you actually have nothing to lose by sharing the Good News of Jesus with others.Β 
    11. WE ARE NOT BETTER THAN JESUS: Jesus experienced personal rejection...so if He did, than we will too. We are not better than Jesus.
    12. YOU ARE LIKELY THE FIRST GOSPEL THAT PEOPLE WILL READ: Most people won’t pick up the Bible and discover Jesus on their own, which means that you are likely many people’s first exposure to the Gospel.
    13. YOU ARE QUALIFIED: If you knew enough to decide to follow Jesus, then you know enough to share about Jesus with others. Be real about your story (both the good and the ugly).Β 
    14. IT REALLY IS GOOD NEWS!: Do you genuinely believe that the Gospel is Good News? Jesus has us on a rescue mission and we are offering people love, forgiveness and eternal life. How awesome is that!?Β 
    15. NO ONE LIKES A β€œKNOW-IT-ALL”: If you don’t know the answer to a question, then tell them that you don’t know, but that you’ll check into it and get back with them. They will respect your humility and honesty.Β 
    16. GIVE PEOPLE THE CHOICE: Don’t decide for people if they’re interested in learning more about Jesus. Give people the opportunity and choice to accept or reject Jesus for themselves.Β 
    17. SHOW THEM THAT YOU CARE: Be relational and show that you genuinely care about the people in your life.Β 
    18. JESUS ALREADY DID THE SAVING: Your salvation does not rest on how many people you help bring to Jesus, so relax and share the Good News out of a place of joy and gratitude.Β 
    19. ASK MORE QUESTIONS: Ask your hearer questions and listen to their thoughts. Their words and questions will give you lots of insight as to what they need or where they are stuck.
    20. IT’S EASY TO SHARE ABOUT WHAT YOU LOVE: Why would you be ashamed to talk about who you are and what matters most to you in your life.Β 

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    Purpose in pain and to die is gain! πŸ’ͺ🏼 Philippians 1:19-26 - Verse by Verse with Better Equipped

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    If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.comΒ  Β 

    To learn more about Better Equipped or to support this ministry financially, please visit: www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

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    πŸ’™ A conversation of faith with my 5 year old son, Jude πŸ‘¦

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    If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.comΒ  Β 

    To learn more about Better Equipped or to support this ministry financially, please visit: www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

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    🀺 What to do about Jealous & Competitive Christians or Churches? - Philippians 1:15-18

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    "15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the Gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,"

    If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.comΒ  Β 

    To learn more about Better Equipped or to support this ministry financially, please visit: www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

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    X3Watch: https://x3watch.com/

    Circle by Disney: https://meetcircle.com/

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    If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.comΒ  Β 

    To learn more about Better Equipped or to support this ministry financially, please visit: www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

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    If you'd like to send an encouraging message to Jael, please comment below, or email Cody at:
    betterequippedwithcody@gmail.com

    To learn more about the ministry of Better Equipped or to support this mission work financially, please visit: www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

    Website: www.BetterEquipped.net

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_tXQCcUgP8aQ9y9vcMgkA\

    Email Me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.com


    πŸŽ™οΈ Quick Ministry Update πŸ“£

    πŸŽ™οΈ Quick Ministry Update πŸ“£

    Thank you for engaging in the ministry of Better Equipped! I pray that it helps you be better equipped with the grace and truth of Jesus for your life and ministry to those around you.

    GIVE ONLINE HERE (Better Equipped is a tax exempt 501(c)(3), therefore all donations are tax deductible):
    https://www.betterequipped.net/give-online

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    Who needs more JOY? πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Book of Philippians β†’ Intro to Philippians & Chapter 1:1-11

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    How much joy, hope, peace, and love would you have if you were in prison for sharing the Gospel of Jesus with others? How much humility would you have if you were in prison for those reasons, and other believers were trying to drag your name through the mud? The Apostle Paul is dealing with all of these things and more as he writes this letter to the people of God in Philipi. There is so much that we can learn through the apostle Paul's teachings and attitude/outlook on life, especially in the midst of trials and persecution. I hope that you will journey along with me as I help guide us verse by verse through the book of Philippians. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share it out with others.

    If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.comΒ  Β 

    To learn more about Better Equipped or to support this ministry financially, please visit: www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

    Website: www.BetterEquipped.net

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_tXQCcUgP8aQ9y9vcMgkA\

    Email Me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.com


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    Click this link to learn more about Sanfilippo Syndrome and to donate to help find a cure: https://curesanfilippofoundation.org/

    If you ever have any questions, need encouragement in your faith, or would like to contact Pete & Karin, you can email me (Cody) at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.comΒ  Β 

    To learn more about Better Equipped or to support it financially, please visit:
    www.BetterEquipped.Net

    Better Equipped with Cody Balch

    Website: www.BetterEquipped.net

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    Email Me at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.com